Robin Hood and His Merry Outlaws (Core Classics Series)
J. Walker McSpadden
Robin Hood and His Merry Outlaws (Core Classics Series)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by J. Walker McSpadden
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Arrows fly through the dense forest as Robin Hood and his band of merry outlaws dodge the sheriff’s men. The stolen gold glints in the sunlight, but suddenly, a shout breaks the silence—someone’s been spotted! What will happen next in the heart of Sherwood?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This classic tale retells the adventures of Robin Hood, a heroic outlaw who steals from the rich to give to the poor. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it explores themes of justice, bravery, and generosity without graphic content or intense violence, making it appropriate for ages 9 to 12.
Why we rated Robin Hood and His Merry Outlaws (Core Classics Series) 11LP
Robin Hood and His Merry Outlaws (Core Classics Series) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robin Hood and His Merry Outlaws (Core Classics Series) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Robin Hood and His Merry Outlaws (Core Classics Series) as 11LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Robin Hood and His Merry Outlaws (Core Classics Series) explores classics, adventure, friendship, justice, and historical — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about classics, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781890517168
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Core Knowledge Foundation
- Published
- October 2000
- Type
- Fiction